I am knitting my first sock using Cat Bordhi's book "New Pathways for Sock Knitters".

Since I know nothing about other sock books (except the first one I bought, which did not help me) or about how most people knit socks, I don't know how novel or ingenious these designs are. Is there anyone reading this post who is well-versed in sock-knitting and who has given her book a thorough going over who could tell me if her "sockitectures" are original and new or if they are established sock-knitting techniques which she is presenting in a way which is particularly effective in teaching me?

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Mrs. Davis

"One can never have enough socks."
A. Dumbledore, Book One, Chapter 12

Yep, I am doing a coriolis sock from the book now and it is VERY different and quite cool. I have made about 8 pairs of socks and so I have an idea about how socks are made, both cuff-down and toe-up. These are clearly different.

In fact, I never had such trouble knitting a sock!! I guess I am not as good at taking accurate measurements of my foot and my gauge as I thought I was! I never had to rip a sock back before. I have ripped this one 4 times....so far. But, I still want to keep going. I feel like, if I can "get" this, it will be a real insight.

I think the book is truly excellent. The socks look so interesting and unlike any socks I have ever seen...and one of the reasons I enjoy knitting is that it can result in a one-of-a-kind object.

I think Bordhi should be rewarded for her ingenuity and skill. She has designed some stitch markers which should be available soon, if they are not already. I plan to buy some just to show my appreciation!

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Mrs. Davis

"One can never have enough socks."
A. Dumbledore, Book One, Chapter 12